Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 362
VACHERON CONSTANTIN STEEL OVERSIZE CENTER-SECONDS REF. 6561 Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 551512, case No. 382526, Ref. 6561. Made in 1962. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 29,000 - 45,000 / USD 3,700 - 5,800
Sold: CHF 5,875
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, faceted lugs. D. Silver with applied faceted baton indexes. White gold ?Dauphine? hands. M. Cal. V454/5B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 37 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |